used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
Alf
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From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Life during the period since the evacuation of Denmore had been profitless and stale.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Life during the period since the evacuation of Denmore had been profitless and stale.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
Denmore
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From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
DIPLOMACYnounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Life during the period since the evacuation of Denmore had been profitless and stale.
evacuationnounUS /ɪˌvækjəˈweɪʃən/
the act of removing the contents of something
From this reading Life during the period since the evacuation of Denmore had been profitless and stale.
exnounUS /eks/
a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Bill neither looked nor felt happy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
let have
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
GRANT'SnounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Life during the period since the evacuation of Denmore had been profitless and stale.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Bill neither looked nor felt happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
Higgins
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From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life during the period since the evacuation of Denmore had been profitless and stale.
for more time
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bill neither looked nor felt happy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
Montmorency
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From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Bill neither looked nor felt happy.
not any; not one
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Bill neither looked nor felt happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
an amount of time
From this reading Life during the period since the evacuation of Denmore had been profitless and stale.
a full supply
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
profitlessadjective
without profit or reward
From this reading Life during the period since the evacuation of Denmore had been profitless and stale.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Life during the period since the evacuation of Denmore had been profitless and stale.
staleadjectiveUS /steɪl/
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
From this reading Life during the period since the evacuation of Denmore had been profitless and stale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
a source of difficulty
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, he had plenty of money in his pocket for a man in his position; but his trouble was that his position no longer satisfied him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
Wentworth
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From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
William
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From this reading GRANT'S DIPLOMACY A week later Private Bill Grant--late Mr. William Montmorency of Denmore Manor--was approaching the parental roof of his friend, Alf Higgins--_ex_ Wentworth.
